Gun-sight.



PATENTED SEPT. 4, 1906.

1). w. KING, JR.

GUN. SIGHT."

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GUN-SIGHT.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 4, 1906.

Application fileli April 28,1903. Serial No. 154,690.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, DEAN W. KING, Jr., a

citizen of the United States of America, re-

siding in the city and county of Denver and State of Colorado, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gun-Sights; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, referencebeing had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in gun-sights, my object being to provide a changeable device of this class whereby the user of the firearm may have any desired form of sight that circumstances and conditions of any particular case seem to require or dictate. p

The principle upon which my invention is based is that when hunting the user of the gun is obliged, owing to constantly-changing circumstances and conditions, to point the gun toward objects having different backgrounds. For instance, the background may be white, owing to snow, or it may be dark,

and it may vary greatly between these two extremes, for reasons that will be readily un derstood.

My invention makes it practicable by a simple adjustment for the hunter to have a sight of a color best adapted to the surroundings where the game may be located.

The invention in the embodiment that will be set forth in this application consists of a rotary body part from wnich radiates a plurality of projections, each of which is provided with a sight of a different character. For instance, one s ght may be white and another black, another of copper, gold, or any desired color that; may be found advantageous and which may be produced by different alloys of metals. This adjustable or changeable device is engaged by a spring which holds it against accidental displacement when regulated for any special occa- SlOIl.

Having briefly outlined my improved construction, as well as the objects sought to be obtained thereby, I will proceed to describe the same in detail, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which is illustrated an embodiment thereof.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a cross-section taken through a gun-barrel equipped with my improved multiple sight. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section taken through the barrel, showing the sight viewed at right angles to Fig. 1. Figs. 3 and 4 are similar views show ing another form of the invention. In Figs. 1 and 2 all the parts are greatly enlarged as compared with the size of the ordinary gunbarrel and sight. Fig. 5 is a side elevation of a gun-barrel equipped with the form of sight shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 6 is a similar view with the form of sight shown in Figs. 3 and, 4. In Figs. 5 and 6 the size of the parts is supposed to be normal or approximately so.

The same reference characters indicate the same parts in all the views.

Let the numeral, 5 designate the gun-barrel, whether of the octagonal or cylindrical form, both of which are shown in the drawlngs.

Referring first to Figs. 1, 2, and 5, let the numeral 6 designate a block having a dovetailed base fitted in a counterpart groove formed transversely of the gun-barrel and at the top thereof. In this block is formed a recess or groove 7, at whose extremities are formed shoulders 8, forming bearings for the extremities of a leaf-spring 9, which extends across the recess, so that normally there is a space below it, allowing the spring to be de' pressed from above, whereby it is placed under tension.

Above the spring and extending transversely thereof is a pivot-pin 10, upon which is revolubly mounted my improved'multiple sight, which is designated in its entirety by the numeral 12. As shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5, the pivot-pin, which forms the axis of this sight, occupies a position parallel with the axis of the gun-barrel. The body of this form of sight has an opening in its center through which the pivot-pin passes. From this body part project radial wings 13,whose extremities are provided with sights proper. These extremities are designated 14, 15, and 16, respectively. The sight 14 may be of any desired color. The sight 15 may be white, and the sight 16 may have an orifice formed therein. Each ofthese sights may be of any other desired color or construction.

When the device is adjusted to bring any sight into proper position for use, the other two wings of the device are engaged by the spring, whereby the rotary device is held against accidental displacement. When the device is rotated, the spring will be placed under its maximum tension when the lowermost radial wing occupies a vertical position; but when the device is turnedto bring the uppermost wing in the vertical position or in the position for use the other two wings engage the spring on opposite sides of itscenter, and the center part of the spring rises and holds the device in place until the user of the gun chooses to bring another sight into position for use. As shown in the drawings, but three sights are employed. It is evident, however, that a greater number may be used, if desired.

In the construction shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 6 the gun-barrel is provided with an integral upward projection 17, having a central longitudinal recess. This projection is inclosed by a cap 18, Which is secured to the projection by means of screws 19. The cap is open at the top, and its sides are apertured to receive a pin 20, upon which is revolubly mounted a .plate 21. It will be observed that in this form of construction the pin' forming the axis of the multiple sight extends transversely or at right angles to the axis of the gun-barrel and that the plate forming the body part of the sight lies in a plane passed longitudinally through the gunbarrel. The projection 17 is recessed or grooved from above to receive the sightlate, and in this groove or recess is located a eaf-spring 22, which engages the plate and acts to hold the multiple sight in any desired position, the same as the spring 9 of the other form of construction. This plate has three projections equipped with as many different sights, (designated 23, 24, and 25, respectively.) These sights may be of any desired colors or possess any desired or necessary characteristics.

It will be observed that both forms of the sight are quickly and easily adjusted or changed to bring any sight into view or operative position. a The two forms are shown in order to emphasize the'idea or fact that many diiierent forms may be employed without departing from the spirit of the invention. The two forms shown vary considerably in general appearance; but they are clearly within the scope of the invention.

From the foregoing description the use and operation of my improved multiple gunsight will be readily understood and need not be further explained in detail.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. The combination of a gun-barrel provided with a recessed or grooved projection, a cap inclosingsaid projection and secured thereto by suitable fastening devices, said cap being open at the top and its sides being apertured, a pin passing through the apertures in the cap above the projection on the gun-barrel, and a multiple sight revolubly mounted on the pin.

2. The combination of a gun-barrel provided with a recessed or grooved projection, a cap inclosing said projection and secured thereto, said cap being open at the top, and a multiple sight revolubly mounted on the cap on an axis located above the projection of the barrel.

3. The combination of a gun-barrel provided with a recessed or grooved projection, a leaf-spring located in said groove, a cap inclosing said projection and detachably secured thereto, said cap being open at the top, and a multiple sight revolubly mounted on the cap on an axis located above the projection on the barrel, the sight engaging the spring which acts to hold it against accidental displacement.

4. A sight for firearms, comprising in combination a base, a rotary sight-head horizontally journaled in the base and provided with a series of sightcarrying abutments, and a spring secured to thebase and provided with a depression for engagement with the sightabutments to hold the sight-head stationary and with a sight in sighting position, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

DEAN W. KING, JR.

Witnesses:

DENA NELsoN, A. J. OBRIEN. 

